London Theatre News

Bradley Gibson to make West End debut in 'Hercules'

With music by Alan Menken, lyrics by David Zippel, and a book by Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah, new musical Hercules tells the story of a demi-god who must prove himself to return to the gods living on Mount Olympus.

'Mamma Mia!' tickets now available through March 2027

The musical, which features the music of ABBA, is set on a sun-soaked Greek island and follows Sophie as she invites three men to her wedding, hoping to discover which is her father.

'Wicked' reveals 20th anniversary cast in the West End

Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman’s musical is based on the acclaimed novel by Gregory Maguire, which imagines the backstory to L. Frank Baum’s characters from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

Kristin Scott Thomas cast in 'The Cherry Orchard' in the West End

Scott Thomas will play the role of Lyubov Ranevskaya in Chekhov's classic play in which Ranevskaya returns to her childhood estate after years abroad, only to find her family home and beloved cherry orchard are under threat.

Casting revealed for 'Now You See Me Live' at the London Coliseum

The cast will feature illusion designer and performer, Enzo Weyne; one of the world’s leading escapologists, Andrew Basso; rising star Gabriella Lester; and award-winning British magician Matthew Pomeroy.

New production of 'Swan Lake' to open at the London Coliseum

The tragic ballet, which has a score by Tchaikovsky, follows Prince Siegfried as he falls in love with Odette, a princess cursed to be a swan by day and human at night.

Full cast revealed for 'Equus' at the Menier Chocolate Factory

Peter Shaffer's play follows a 17-year-old boy, who has a pathological religious fascination with horses, and the psychiatrist who tries to find a cure.

Full casting revealed for West End transfer of '1536'

1536, which has been nominated for Best New Play at the 2026 Olivier Awards, is set during the period of King Henry VIII's marriage to Anne Boleyn and explores the impact of royal drama on three friends: Anna, Jane, and Mariella.

Simon Stone to bring 'The Oresteia' to the Bridge Theatre

Simon Stone recently staged an adaptation of The Lady from the Sea at the venue, and will direct Chris Pine in Ivanov at the Bridge next year.

'Hadestown' proshot with original Broadway cast confirms release plans

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell's musical tells the story of two sets of lovers — Orpheus and Eurydice, and King Hades and Persephone — set against a Depression-era backdrop and fusing New Orleans jazz with American folk music.